Risk Monitoring and Governance Analyst (3 Month Contract) at Marvel Placement Consultant

Risk Monitoring and Governance Analyst (3 – Month Contract)

• One of our clients, a leading sub-metering solutions provider and installation company, is currently recruiting for a Risk Monitoring and Governance Analyst to join their team based in Sandton, Gauteng. 
• The successful candidate will support the execution of the company’s risk governance, monitoring, and control assurance activities. This role is ideal for a professional with 1–3 years of experience within risk management, governance, compliance, or internal auditing who is looking to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1–3 years’ experience within Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, or Governance.
• Exposure to internal controls and assurance processes.
• Relevant Degree, Diploma, or Postgraduate Qualification in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Governance, or Compliance.
• Sound understanding of risk management principles and internal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
• Ability to review documentation and identify irregularities or exceptions.
• Good interviewing and evidence-gathering abilities.
• Strong report writing, communication, and documentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally and challenge respectfully when required.
• Comfortable working across multiple departments and stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute annual and monthly risk monitoring plans.
• Perform control testing and compliance reviews across business functions.
• Review supporting documentation, evidence, and exception reports.
• Conduct walkthroughs of operational and business processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and emerging risks.
• Document findings and assist in compiling management reports.
• Monitor and track corrective actions through to closure.
• Maintain risk registers, assurance trackers, and governance records.
• Assist with policy reviews and governance reporting activities.
• Support investigations relating to control failures, process breaches, or fraud-related matters.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure risk and governance standards are maintained.